Personal Enrichment "Options"
Food and Wine
- Wine Appreciation
- Wine Appreciation for Singles (All Ages over 21!)
Wine Appreciation
Improve your knowledge of wine as you sample a variety of domestic and imported wines. Continue your learning using a comprehensive workbook containing maps, labels, tasting charts, and more.
During this 5-session course, you'll learn:
- The history of the wine industry
- How wines are made
- The effects of weather and geography on taste
- How to read and interpret labels
- Tasting techniques
- How to order and pair wines
- What happens in the vineyards and why it's important
- When and how to serve wine
- How to stock your home wine cellar
You'll also have the option of touring an area winery.
Instructor: Gene Parham, wine industry professional who has toured the vineyards and wineries of Europe and the U.S.
Course #: 099DPR register
Day/Time: October 1-29, 2008 (5 sessions) Wed., 7-9:30 p.m.
Fee: $134
Wine for Singles All Ages! (Over 21)
Develop your knowledge of wines along with other area singles! After learning how to taste and evaluate wines, you’ll enjoy several unusual varieties.
Instructor: Gene Parham, wine industry professional who has toured vineyards and wineries in the U.S. and abroad
Location: Shelby Campus
Course #: 099CPQ register
Day/Time: September 24, 2008 (1 session) Wed., 7-9 pm
Fee: $59